DIVING IN GREENLAND
- 7 DAY TRIP
TRAVEL DESCRIPTION
Be amongst the first in the world to dive the shipwrecks Borgin and the Prison ship, dive the icebergs and experience the amazingly lively world under the seas of Greenland.
You cannot help but be impressed when diving in Greenland. It is a total experience with the sights underwater reinforced by the view from the surface. After diving a shipwreck that very few people have seen, you come up to a landscape of mountains, glaciers or heavyweight icebergs drifting by.
Whilst diving you will almost certainly see catfish and lump
sucker,forests of sugar tongs with 4-6meter long
leaves and fire-red sea cucumbers. You can collect scallops for supper too.
Whilst sailing it is almost impossible not to see whales and seals. If lucky we will be able to come close to humpback whales. This protected species seems completely unfazed by the presence of man. We are hoping to be able to swim with these beautiful giants.
The diving takes place in the waters between Kangerlussuaq just north of the polar circle, and Ilulissat that lies in Diskobay 250 km north as the bird flies. During the 7 days trip we sail about 200 nautical
miles (350 km).
“Diving in Greenland” has, of course, a focus on diving, including icebergs, shipwrecks, drift dives and beautiful nature dives. But it would be a shame to go to Greenland without spending some time on land. Therefore as well as diving from a boat there will be visits to some towns with the possibility for other activities - for example a
hike to the huge ice fjord (A UNESCO world heritage site) or via helicopter where you are set down very near the glacier itself.
There are fantastic hiking opportunities at all of our locations and the breathtaking scenery makes a bit of effort worthwhile. If you are more inclined towards shopping for handicrafts and hanging out in a café with an espresso or a beer we have you covered.
The trip is planned to shift between a couple of nights on boat or tenting and someovernight stays at comfortable hotels. Whilst at sea you a welcome to fish for your supper.
We are looking forward to welcome you onboard !
Diving in Greenland is organised in co-operation with Arctic Dive Travel, Copenhagen, Sirius Greenland, Sisimiut and Greenland Travel.
ITINERARY
We take account of delayed flights and the weather. Some dives are tide specific. This can mean that dive times are moved or, in worst case scenarios, cancelled. Most dive sites though are sheltered and diving is possible even in rough weather. We always seek an alternative if a dive is cancelled.
Some trips begin in Ilulissat and therefore occur in reverse order to that described below.
- Day 1 - Arrival and sightseeing Sisimiut
Departure from Copenhagen airport at 09.15. Change of plane i in Kangerlussuaq. Arrival in Sisimiut 11.45. Short info meeting and set up of equipment in the dive shop.The rest of the day is free to experience Sisimiut.
Overnight stay at Hotel Sisimiut****, meals during flight included
- Day 2 - Dive trip south of Sisimiut
On this trip we go south across the polar circle. The dives are at the wreck of Borgin - a beautiful 3 masted wooden schooner which sank in 1954 with a full cargo of salt fish, after a fire in the engine room. It is possible to combine with beautiful nature dives.
Overnight stay at Hotel Sisimiut****, breakfast and warm lunch included
- Day 3 - Naturedive at Lighthouse Island
Right outside Sisimiut there is a small island with very rich life - enough to spend two dives here. The rocks are thick with vegetation, sea urchins, sea anemones,starfish and kelp. Large rock formations have created a swimmable tunnel. The area is home to catfish up to a meter long.
Overnight stay at Hotel Sisimiut****, breakfast and warm lunch included
- Day 4 - 2 day trip with Sirius
On this 2 day safari we will move north to Disco bay. The first day gives us a chance to make powerful drift dive in the second fiord and a nature dive. Lying in the mouth of Isortoq fjord Mussel Island is blessed with a cornucopia of life. Forests of kelp, armies of scallops, nudibranches and more.
Overnight stay onboard, all meals included
- Day 5 - 2 day trip with Sirius
We will locate a safe iceberg and dive the impressive block of ice. Be prepared for an experience of a lifetime.
Overnight stay at Hotel Icefjord***, breakfast and warm lunch included
- Day 6 - Free day in Ilulissat
Ilulissat is situated right next to the most ice producing glacier in the Arctic – it is in the list of UNESCO's World Heritage. Each day 20 mill. tons of ice falls into the fjord. From the Hotel there is a 20 minute walk to the fjord. You can spend the whole day along the 40 km deep fjord, or you can combine with excursions arranged by Greenland Travel – perhaps a helicopter trip over the great glacier. It is advisable to book excursions from home.
Overnight stay at Hotel Icefjord***, breakfast
- Day 7 Flight back to Copenhagen.
Departure from Ilulissat 9.35, Change of plane in Kangerlussuaq. Arrival in Copenhagen 19.45
Breakfast and meals on-board included
* The above programme is a guide. Changes are likely to happen due to weather and wishes from the guests.
Please look at www.arcticdive.dk for practical information and lots more!